When John Conyers announced on the Mildred Gaddis radio show that he would be "retiring today" in the midst of sexual harassment claims, he said he was giving his endorsement to his son, John Conyers III.

"I want you to know that my legacy will continue through my children," the elder Conyers said on the Mildred Gaddis radio show Tuesday. "I have a great family here and especially in my oldest boy, John Conyers III, who incidentally I endorsed to replace me in my seat in Congress."

The resignation announcement and the endorsement for his son came shortly after Conyers' grand nephew, state Sen. Ian Conyers, told The New York Times he'd be running to replace his relative in the Congressional seat. A spokesperson for Gov. Rick Snyder said late Tuesday afternoon the governor has received a resignation letter and is reviewing potential dates for a special election.

Throughout the day Tuesday, Ian Conyers posted several tweets listing the legislation he's worked on in the state Senate and wrote that he looks forward to local and national media examining the background of candidates for the seat.

Conyers' son, who is 27, has never held elected office, and as of Tuesday afternoon hadn't responded publicly to his father's endorsement. But he hasn't been afraid to wade into the political conversation in recent years, writing op-eds and often posting his thoughts on political issues to social media.

Following the news of sexual harassment allegations against his father, Conyers III told WXYZ in Detroit that it was unfortunate to see the allegations automatically assumed true.

"Of course, women are to be believe, but in this instance he has no history," he said. "It's disconcerting to me to see the the way my father is being treated after he's given so much to this country.

According to a profile on his Huffington Post contributor page, Conyers III splits his time between Detroit and Los Angeles working as a consultant and at a hedge fund in Detroit. He attended Morehouse College and New York University.